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Arguably the best located holiday cottage in Devon with stunning views

Arguably the best located holiday cottage in Devon with stunning views

*** HomeAway Guest Rating - No 1 out of 485 in Hope Cove Area ***
FRIDAY CHANGEOVER ... TOTALLY REFURBISHED 2016 ...
One of the most spectacular locations on the south coast, Midships in Old Colonial House, built in the 1920’s but totally refurbished and remodelled in 2016, is set just above the South West Coast Path overlooking the jewel of Hope Cove bay and harbour.
With uninterrupted 180° views from all the principal rooms and the private 40 foot terrace, Midships enjoys one of the best views of any holiday cottage. Facing west, the sunsets dipping over the far horizon can be stunning.
Midships has just undergone a total refurbishment. The entire cottage has been gutted, remodelled, rewired and re-plumbed but has maintained the cosy, cottagey atmosphere. Walls have come down on the ground floor to create a large open-plan living/dining/kitchen area with spectacular views and French window access to the private 40 foot terrace. The new Shaker-style kitchen boasts an Aga and granite work surfaces and the living area has a wood burning stove (firewood is provided at no extra cost).
Both bedrooms on the ground floor have their own en-suite bathroom and loo. We have also built a new suite of rooms, the Bridge, on the first floor with a double bedroom, shower and loo and a large living room with a vast 13 foot eyebrow dormer with stunning views over the harbour across Bigbury Bay and out to sea. The Bridge will be available for larger parties booking Midships, for a supplementary cost of 50% of the price of the Midships booking. Underfloor heating has been installed throughout for super-cosy warmth when it's needed.
A couple of minutes traffic-free walk from the village pub, restaurants, shops and beaches of Hope Cove, our two/three bedroomed cottage, sleeping 4 – 6 (or 8 if you are also taking the Bridge first floor suite), not only has the Aga and wood burning stove in the large open-plan living/kitchen/dining room but also a Smart TV, WiFi, music streaming from your MP3 player or smart phone via Bluetooth, and a Weber barbecue to name just a few of the facilities.
Midships is a comfortable, cosy cottage, well-equipped for the perfect family holiday whether you are into bucket-and-spade beaches, boating, surfing or walking. For your total comfort outside the summer months, underfloor heating has been installed throughout.
Hope Cove, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is a delightfully laid back, very picturesque fishing village boasting the Hope & Anchor Pub (which is open all year round), several other restaurants and tea rooms, the village shop and Post Office and an art gallery - and not one, but two safe, clean beaches of different character. Should you need any more excitement than that, Hope Cove is conveniently located just 10 minutes’ drive from the glitz and glamour of Salcombe, and a convenient 15 minutes’ drive from the supermarkets and facilities of the market town of Kingsbridge.
Midships is the ideal location for a family seaside holiday but, for the more active, apart from the world-class coastal walks on your doorstep (the famous Southwest Coastal Path is literally at the front gate), there is surfing, windsurfing and kiteboarding just along the coast at Bigbury and Bantham, together with the famous links golf course at Thurlestone.
Midships is THE most perfect holiday home.
Changeover day is Friday
Parking for one/two cars.
2-bedrooms, both en-suite, sleeping 4 - 6 (1 double in one room, 2-4 singles in the other) downstairs in Midships. A further double bedroom, large additional living room and shower/WC upstairs in the Bridge for supplementary cost.
AGA, Wood burning stove, Dish washer, Fridge, Freezer, Wine Cooler, Microwave, Washing machine and drier etc, Weber BBQ, Westminster teak terrace furniture, private 40-ft terrace, Fantastic views
Linen, duvets and pillows provided. BATH TOWELS NOW ALSO BEING PROVIDED (please bring your own beach towels).
Pets (well-behaved dogs and cats) welcomed.
Smokers (those that remain) welcomed on the terrace.
Prices for Midships from £450 - £1,800 per week.
The Bridge may also be available in addition to Midships for a 50% supplement.
(The Bridge is NOT available to rent on its own)

Overview

2 bedrooms, sleeping 4-6 with a 40-ft terrace overlooking the beach and bay.

*** HomeAway Guest Rating - No 1 out of 485 in Hope Cove Area ***

FRIDAY CHANGEOVER ... TOTALLY REFURBISHED 2016 ...

One of the most spectacular locations on the south coast, Midships in Old Colonial House, built in the 1920’s but totally refurbished and remodelled in 2016, is set just above the South West Coast Path overlooking the jewel of Hope Cove bay and harbour.

With uninterrupted 180° views from all the principal rooms and the private 40 foot terrace, Midships enjoys one of the best views of any holiday cottage. Facing west, the sunsets dipping over the far horizon can be stunning.

Midships has just undergone a total refurbishment. The entire cottage has been gutted, remodelled, rewired and re-plumbed but has maintained the cosy, cottagey atmosphere. Walls have come down on the ground floor to create a large open-plan living/dining/kitchen area with spectacular views and French window access to the private 40 foot terrace. The new Shaker-style kitchen boasts an Aga and granite work surfaces and the living area has a wood burning stove (firewood is provided at no extra cost).

Both bedrooms on the ground floor have their own en-suite bathroom and loo. We have also built a new suite of rooms, the Bridge, on the first floor with a double bedroom, shower and loo and a large living room with a vast 13 foot eyebrow dormer with stunning views over the harbour across Bigbury Bay and out to sea. The Bridge will be available for larger parties booking Midships, for a supplementary cost of 50% of the price of the Midships booking. Underfloor heating has been installed throughout for super-cosy warmth when it's needed.

A couple of minutes traffic-free walk from the village pub, restaurants, shops and beaches of Hope Cove, our two/three bedroomed cottage, sleeping 4 – 6 (or 8 if you are also taking the Bridge first floor suite), not only has the Aga and wood burning stove in the large open-plan living/kitchen/dining room but also a Smart TV, WiFi, music streaming from your MP3 player or smart phone via Bluetooth, and a Weber barbecue to name just a few of the facilities.

Midships is a comfortable, cosy cottage, well-equipped for the perfect family holiday whether you are into bucket-and-spade beaches, boating, surfing or walking. For your total comfort outside the summer months, underfloor heating has been installed throughout.

Hope Cove, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is a delightfully laid back, very picturesque fishing village boasting the Hope & Anchor Pub (which is open all year round), several other restaurants and tea rooms, the village shop and Post Office and an art gallery - and not one, but two safe, clean beaches of different character. Should you need any more excitement than that, Hope Cove is conveniently located just 10 minutes’ drive from the glitz and glamour of Salcombe, and a convenient 15 minutes’ drive from the supermarkets and facilities of the market town of Kingsbridge.

Midships is the ideal location for a family seaside holiday but, for the more active, apart from the world-class coastal walks on your doorstep (the famous Southwest Coastal Path is literally at the front gate), there is surfing, windsurfing and kiteboarding just along the coast at Bigbury and Bantham, together with the famous links golf course at Thurlestone.

Midships is THE most perfect holiday home.

Changeover day is Friday

Parking for one/two cars.

2-bedrooms, both en-suite, sleeping 4 - 6 (1 double in one room, 2-4 singles in the other) downstairs in Midships. A further double bedroom, large additional living room and shower/WC upstairs in the Bridge for supplementary cost.

About Tim & Maria Barker

We, the Barker's, are a family of sailor adventurers who can't stand the idea of not being able to see the sea, hence our delight in buying Midships which we hope to keep in the family for generations. After many years of family holiday sailing along the coast of the West Country, our recent sailing has taken us from Arctic Norway to Antarctica and many hotter places in between on our beloved Mina2 (check out mina2.com). When we're not sailing we love being at Midships but, when we're unable to be there, we love sharing it with our guests.

Tim & Maria Barker purchased this cottage in 2014

Why Tim & Maria Barker chose Kingsbridge

Having sailed down this coast for so many years, we always had a dream of owning a coastal property in Devon, but our tick-list was so demanding we doubted if we would ever find something. Then, after several years searching, we found Midships.

What makes this cottage unique

Midships is THE perfect holiday home where we can watch the children safely playing on the protected beach from our own living room and bedroom; that had a large private terrace (in the case of Midships 40 feet long!) on which we could enjoy a spectacular unobstructed view over a harbour and out to sea, and that faced West (almost unheard of on the south coast of England) such that, with drink in hand, we could watch the sun dipping down over the horizon in the evening. To have world-class walking along arguably the most beautiful stretch of the South West Coast Path literally on our doorstep was a thrilling bonus as was the two minute traffic-free walk into the village with its pub (open all year), restaurants, tearooms, and village shop and Post Office. If we or the kids wanted a bit more excitement of an evening, the glitz and glamour of Salcombe is just 10 minutes away by car or taxi.We found perfection.

Both bathrooms have underfloor heating hand basins and a heated towel rail. The Bridge Suite bathroom with a large shower, hand basin and WC is also available if renting Bridge in addition to Midships for a 50% supplementary cost.

One large bedroom with king-size double bed with en suite shower room/WC, underfloor heating and spectacular views over Hope Cove and the beach. The second bedroom has 2 to 4 single beds with en suite bathroom/WC and underfloor heating. The Bridge Suite bedroom with a kingsize double bed is available if renting Bridge in addition to Midships for a 50% supplementary cost.

Entertainment:

Books

DVD Player

Games ...

Stereo ...

Television ...

Video Library

Outside:

Terrace ...

Golf ...

Outdoor Furniture

Barbecue ...

Porch Furniture

Suitability:

Groups

Singles

wheelchair accessible ...

Attractions:

bay

Leisure Activities:

beachcombing

bird watching

paddle boating

photography

scenic drives

walking

Local Services & Businesses:

groceries

Sports & Adventure Activities:

cycling

fishing

golf

mountain biking

pier fishing

sailing

diving

bay fishing

surfing

swimming

wind-surfing

Notes:

Linen and towels are provided, but please bring your own beach towels. For guests staying two weeks or longer, linen will be changed on Fridays.

An extremely comfortable home with views to die for!

Midships is a beautiful property in a wonderful location. It is SUPER clean and very well-equipped which truly gives it that "home from home" feeling. The house is extremely warm and cosy with the most amazing panoramic views across the bay. I could have quite happily spent the 7 days just looking out of the window! There was plenty of room in the house for our two boys to have their own space - my youngest son could paint at the dining table or watch TV, while my eldest could use the desk in the bedroom to catch up on his A level studies . The utility room was a fantastic space for drying wetsuits and walking boots, with an extra fridge (if needed - we didn't). We spent the whole time either on the beach at Hope Cove or walking locally. We'd recommend Soar Mill Cove for it's spectacular views.

I could go on at length, but my youngest son summed it up perfectly in these words, " This is the best holiday ever in the history of mankind. Can we come back please?". So, of course, we've re-booked for next year!

Thank you, Tim and Maria

Review Submitted: 29-Oct-2017

Date of Stay: October 2017

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Well, my goodness, we are blushing! What a wonderful review, and we have forwarded it to Debs, our housekeeper, who we know will be thrilled at your comments about how clean you found Midships. We are very much looking forward to your staying again next year.
Tim & Maria

Exceptional

An amazing property in a superb location. Well equipped with everything you would need including an Aga and log burner. There are great walks along the coast path or you could sit all week and watch the ever changing views from the windows. One of the best properties we have stayed in. Would highly recommend.

Our perfect haven

This is our third visit to Hope in the last twelve months, having stayed next door at Port (currently closed for refit. Midships doesn’t disappoint in any way whatsoever. The views wer were expecting, of course, but the features of the cottage are great! We loved the Aga, wine chiller, and wood burner, features not always available in cottage lets. We enjoyed some fantastic weather too!

All in all we cannot recommend Midships enough, Which I say tongue in cheek as rather selfishly, I would love it to remain a secret. Thank you Tim & Maria

Review Submitted: 06-Nov-2017

Date of Stay: October 2017

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: And thank you Mark, for such nice comments. We are looking forward to your next visit.

A Perfect Week in Beautiful Accommodation

Fantastic views and a heater in the patio to enable you to watch the wonderful sunsets.

Review Submitted: 22-Sep-2017

Date of Stay: September 2017

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: As the days are now getting a little shorter with an autumnal nip in the air, it is very nice to hear that you extended the evening with the electric heater over the terrace.
Hope to see you back one day.
Tim & Maria

It certainly lived up to its reputation!

This home is not only stunningly located, it has been finished and equipped to the very highest standards. Having two parking spaces in Hope Cove is a much appreciated bonus.The location lends itself to walking, eating out or simply eating in and enjoying the amazing view, whatever the weather!

We intend returning.

Review Submitted: 15-Sep-2017

Date of Stay: September 2017

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Midships, notwithstanding the two F9 storms raging whilst you were there. But we think Midships is glorious whatever the weather. We very much look forward to having you back in due course.
Tim and Maria

Midships overlooks the bay and beach of Hope Cove, ideal for family seaside holidays whether it be crabbing from the harbour wall, shrimping with a net in the rock pools, swimming in the sheltered bay, surfing, windsurfing, dinghy sailing, kayaking. Or try kitesurfing in nearby Thurlestone or Bantham. In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Midships has the South West Coast Path literally on its doorstep with world class walking and hiking along the dramatic and beautiful cliffs and sea shores of Devon. For golfers there are two 18-hole golf courses nearby at Thurlestone and Bigbury, with horse-riding available from a number of stables, including pony-trekking on the moorlands of Dartmoor National Park. For the evenings there is the Hope and Anchor pub, and The Cove bar and restaurant within a couple of minutes traffic-free walk serving excellent food, and other great restaurants are within a short drive.

Additional pricing information

Fees

No additional mandatory fees

Refundable Damage Deposit

£200

FRIDAY CHANGEOVER. Check-in after 2pm, check-out by 10am.
Linen and house towels provided, but please bring your own beach towels.
For guests staying two weeks or more, linen will be changed on Fridays.

Owner's Cancellation Policy

Please ask the owner or check their rental agreement when booking the property.